Apprentice Technical Support Engineer
ONE BIG CIRCLE LIMITED
Derby (DE24 8UP)
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Posted on 13 May 2026
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Summary
From installing and commissioning cutting-edge monitoring systems to producing technical documentation, site reports, and engaging directly with customers, you'll gain well-rounded experience across the full engineering lifecycle — creating a solid foundation for a long-term career in electro-mechanical engineering.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
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The starting salary is £9 per hour, increasing upon successful completion of your first year.
- Training course
- Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Hours
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The nature of site work means hours will vary - early starts, late finishes, and travel are all part of the role, dictated by available site access. Hours will always be managed not to exceed 37.5 per week; the ability for flexibility is essential. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
While based from our Derby office, the role is primarily site-based, there will be a need to travel to our head office in Bristol several times per year.
Travel and accommodation for these visits will be arranged and costs covered by the company.
Other responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Support in the installation and commissioning of cutting-edge monitoring systems
- Assist the Lead Site Engineer with planning work, including risk assessments and method statements
- Perform on-site tasks safely and professionally
Collaborate effectively with team members to diagnose issues and develop practical solutions - Create and maintain technical documentation during system build and testing phases
- Contribute to system assembly, configuration, and testing at our Derby production facility
- Develop the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
- Track project progress and produce detailed site reports, ensuring thorough documentation
- Assist in procurement by specifying technical requirements for components and related equipment
- Engage with customers on- and off-site, supporting professional and collaborative working relationships during installation and commissioning activities
Where you'll work
One Big Circle Derwent House
RTC Business Park London Road
Derby
DE24 8UP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Training schedule
- Training will commence in September 2026, starting with a week of induction and teaching on campus
- Further study dates will be shared as part of onboarding for the role
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 5)
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
All new employees are required to complete a BPSS (Baseline Personal Security Check). We use a trusted third-party provider, Certn, to carry this out.
The successful applicant will be required to travel to various depots to carry out site work, as well as make regular visits to our head office in Bristol. Flexibility to accommodate this travel is essential.
About this employer
Be part of an award-winning workplace: The Sunday Times Best Medium-sized Technology Company 2025
Formed in 2017, One Big Circle is a fast-growing Bristol technology company that provides “Intelligent Video” solutions. We focus entirely on solving real-world industry problems by fusing new technology in the field of Video, IOT, Cloud and AI providing end to end solutions which allow our customers to dramatically improve their operational efficiency and safety. Our culture is one of high-quality technical delivery and we work at a speed that many industries are unaccustomed to; we have done this by building a team dynamic that challenges and empowers our people and creating an environment where everyone contributes and learns. We are growing, profitable and have ambitious plans to continue expansion in and beyond our existing markets.
https://onebigcircle.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private Healthcare Cover
- Social events
After this apprenticeship
- On completing your BEng (Hons) you will be a qualified electro-mechanical engineer with significant hands-on experience, ready to work proactively and autonomously across a range of engineering disciplines
- We envisage successful apprentices going on to build long-term careers with us - whether continuing in a generalist role or choosing to specialise as their skills and interests develop
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ONE BIG CIRCLE LIMITED
Casey Malin
jobs@onebigcircle.co.uk
08458387178
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030437.
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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
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